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IT strategy
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September 12, 2019
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Sep'19
Government seeks views on post-Brexit security alignment
The government has called for views on its proposals to align the UK’s post-Brexit cyber security policy to that of the European Union
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
ICO to probe government over Gov.uk data collection plan
The ICO is to look into the government’s leaked data collection plans over fears they may breach the law
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
Mirai descendants dominate IoT threat environment
Attacks leveraging compromised IoT devices are growing in size, scale and frequency, report security experts at F-Secure and Trend Micro, with Mirai-related botnets a major source of trouble
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
Government departments urged to publish R&D spending roadmaps
Issues including funding concentration in the “golden triangle” of London, Oxford and Cambridge must be addressed, according to a Science and Technology Committee report
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
UK consumers want biometrics but fear driverless cars and AI
Report also shows many adults across the country have never heard of the internet of things or big data
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
UK calls for cyber capacity-building at UN security group
The UK’s representative to a United Nations cyber security working group has called for increased investment in capacity around cyber security
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Tech startups can boost UK shipping market after Brexit
Increased connectivity and propositions based on tools such as AI and blockchain can provide opportunities to the shipping sector after Brexit, says report
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
BT gears up to take on rogue drones
BT’s Enterprise unit is offering customers an anti-drone security solution to protect their physical sites from intrusion
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Why it makes sense to use a third party to keep the IT lights on
Keeping operational systems running is a full-time job, but as systems get older, they end up being out of support
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Ministry of Defence unveils innovation priorities
Artificial intelligence and 3D printing are among the key areas of focus for the Ministry of Defence's latest approach to emerging tech
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September 06, 2019
06
Sep'19
Towns invited to bid for connectivity boost
Some 100 places in England are eligible to get resources from the £3.6bn fund aimed at creating local jobs and economic growth, with broadband as a key priority
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September 06, 2019
06
Sep'19
Royal Navy readies autonomous technology push
A competition ran by new accelerator NavyX will seek to find mature ideas around the approach to improve operations and increase efficiency in maritime operations
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
New funding announced to tackle online child abuse
Government announces £30m of new cash to tackle online child harm as part of Spending Review 2019
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
Danish MobilePay app moves away from mainframe
Danske Bank’s popular mobile payment app moves from mainframe to open source DataStax Enterprise built on Apache Cassandra
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
Virtual Instruments brings automated VM right-sizing in v6.2
Storage and app performance specialist can now change virtual machine compute and network resources according to workload, with increased shift to analytics and proactive monitoring
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
Nationwide Building Society harnesses low-code platform
Software development platform makes it quicker to build apps
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September 03, 2019
03
Sep'19
Allied Irish Banks selects cloud platform for digital transformation
Bank is streamlining its operations through a cloud platform from nCino
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September 03, 2019
03
Sep'19
Post Office changes IT leadership reshuffle decision
The Post Office has changed its IT leadership reshuffle weeks after announcing its original plan
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September 03, 2019
03
Sep'19
Assessing China’s machine learning platforms
In a new market research report, technology analyst firm IDC offers insights on key suppliers of machine learning platforms in China
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September 02, 2019
02
Sep'19
Nearly £1m of EU funding to boost tech skills in UK SMEs
An initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions will focus on enhancing skills in rural locations to unleash competitiveness in areas such as agritech and biorenewables
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September 02, 2019
02
Sep'19
Interim GDS boss gives preview of priorities
Alison Pritchard sets out key areas of attention for the digital service, from analytics to Brexit work
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August 30, 2019
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Aug'19
Government confirms GDS minister
Simon Hart appointed minister for implementation, with responsibility for the Government Digital Service
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August 29, 2019
29
Aug'19
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hit by IT workers’ strike
DVSA tech staff are on a month-long strike over working conditions and expect their action to affect the IT workload at the government agency
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August 29, 2019
29
Aug'19
Government investigates matching geospatial data with AI
Report looks into the commercial opportunities of matching location data with a number of emerging technologies
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August 28, 2019
28
Aug'19
IBM and Vodafone offer National Express a smooth ride to hybrid cloud
Coach operator National Express signs eight-year IT modernisation deal with IBM and Vodafone to provide it with a cloud platform to underpin future digital transformation plans
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August 28, 2019
28
Aug'19
HMRC under fire over 'scaremongering' IR35 clampdown letters targeting GSK IT contractors
GSK contractors that have received “scaremongering” letters from HMRC, urging them to review their engagements with the company from an IR35 perspective, are being urged not to panic, as the missives have no legal basis, claim experts
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August 28, 2019
28
Aug'19
CIO interview: Network Rail plans digital factory to accelerate modernisation
The operator will enhance its multimillion-pound IT strategy with a sharper focus on areas including mobile, data and cultural change for digital transformation
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August 27, 2019
27
Aug'19
Councils deliver savings through digital initiatives
Projects under the Digital Channel Shift programme reported fivefold return on investment
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August 27, 2019
27
Aug'19
Government to ease planning laws for mobile networks
Westminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks
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August 27, 2019
27
Aug'19
ASX partners VMware and DA on digital ledger tech
The Australian Securities Exchange is working with VMware and Digital Asset to replace its Chess clearing and settlement system with digital ledger technology
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August 22, 2019
22
Aug'19
Student Loans Company appoints chief information officer
Stephen Campbell will be leading a complex transformation programme and handling problems including high staff turnover
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August 22, 2019
22
Aug'19
NHSX aims for mental health services transformation
Digital unit of the NHS has started a discovery process focused on children and young people
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
NHSX kicks off discovery process to revamp screening
The digital unit decides to prioritise improving the delivery of services and starts discovery exercise
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Government opens new round of digital funding for councils
Grants of up to £350,000 will be invested from the £7.5m Local Digital Fund for local authorities to enhance their projects focused on innovation
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Huawei to US: Ban violates free market principles
Huawei has hit back at the US government’s latest moves to restrict its activities
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Buyers think SD-WAN is too expensive and complicated
Building and maintaining an SD-WAN is perceived as a complicated endeavour, and the industry’s messages are not getting through, says a new report
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August 19, 2019
19
Aug'19
US extends temporary stay on Huawei ban
American network operators given extra wiggle room to wean themselves off Huawei’s hardware
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August 19, 2019
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Aug'19
First government organisation in Bahrain migrates to Amazon Web Services
Sovereign wealth fund’s internal IT team handled migration process, which has slashed the organisation’s technology operational costs
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August 16, 2019
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Aug'19
UK government advances plans for National Robotarium
Edinburgh-based facility National Robotarium is hoped to support the growth of national smart robotics companies
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August 16, 2019
16
Aug'19
NHS readies data-driven health checks
The government takes another step towards ramping up use of data-driven technologies in the public health system, with expected benefits including reduced pressure on public resources
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August 15, 2019
15
Aug'19
Dutch province pioneers no-code platform
Software development platform removes the need for expert programmers when adding functionality to applications
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August 15, 2019
15
Aug'19
Cisco frozen out of China as Trump’s trade war rages on
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins reveals the firm is being edged out of the Chinese market
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August 15, 2019
15
Aug'19
Cloud demand fuels 18% rise in colocation M&A activity in first half of 2019
Merger and acquisition activity in colocation market leaps as demand for cloud continues to reshape the enterprise and hyperscale datacentre landscape
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August 14, 2019
14
Aug'19
Cloud Paks on Red Hat OpenShift a ‘bold step’ for IBM
A top APAC executive at IBM says the move to containerise and run its software on Red Hat OpenShift is a big step forward for the company
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August 13, 2019
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Aug'19
Government drives surge in outsourcing spend
Back-office transformation is a key area of focus for the government as new deals continue to flow despite economic uncertainty, according to research
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August 13, 2019
13
Aug'19
HS2 rolls out augmented reality for staff training
Immersive technology will support processes around the development of high-speed railway’s London super hub before it is built
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August 12, 2019
12
Aug'19
Malaysian transport ministry calls for use of technology to solve traffic challenges
The Malaysian government wants to tap telematics, IoT and other nascent technologies to improve road safety and ease traffic congestion
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August 12, 2019
12
Aug'19
Department for Work and Pensions claims payments progress
Key milestones were completed as the government department seeks to evolve its service delivery with innovations such as distributed ledger technologies
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August 08, 2019
08
Aug'19
NHS gets £250m boost for AI and genomics
National Artificial Intelligence Lab will work on new treatments for cancer, dementia and heart disease
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August 07, 2019
07
Aug'19
The $10bn question: Why is the US government’s JEDI cloud contract taking so long to award?
The announcement of who has won the US government’s controversial $10bn, decade-long cloud contract is nearly 12 months overdue. So what’s holding it up?
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August 07, 2019
07
Aug'19
Digital transformation hampered by lack of C-suite support
Most organisations are driving digital projects, but only a small percentage is happy with the board support they receive, according to research
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August 06, 2019
06
Aug'19
Problems around police algorithms emerge in government debates
Information sharing across agencies, data protection and governance implications are discussed as the government attempts to appropriately use data-driven technologies
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August 05, 2019
05
Aug'19
CIO interview: Simon McNamara, chief administrative officer, RBS Group
Brought in after a catastrophic IT failure that affected 6.5 million customers, the IT chief at Royal Bank of Scotland Group says the bank is now a leader in innovation
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August 02, 2019
02
Aug'19
CDEI concludes public engagement on online targeting
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has concluded a major events programme supporting one of its upcoming reviews
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August 02, 2019
02
Aug'19
BT chief urges PM to act decisively on broadband
BT’s new chief executive Philip Jansen says he is ready to help meet Boris Johnson’s broadband roll-out goals, but warns the cost will be high
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August 01, 2019
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Aug'19
London Stock Exchange agrees to acquire Refinitiv for £22bn
The London Stock Exchange has agreed to a multi-billion pound takeover of data giant Refinitiv
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August 01, 2019
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Aug'19
Central government data infrastructure threatens digital progress
Leaders across UK public sector see their current legacy technology as a key hurdle to modernisation, according to research
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August 01, 2019
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Aug'19
Deliveroo to build Edinburgh tech hub around acquisition of local startup
Food delivery tech company Deliveroo is using a recent acquisition of local startup Cultivate to build a tech hub in Edinburgh
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July 31, 2019
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Jul'19
How Singapore’s NTUC Enterprise is embracing digital transformation
NTUC Enterprise is starting to look more like a technology company, employing DevOps to speed up software development and developing new digital business models even as cultural barriers to transformation remain
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July 31, 2019
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Jul'19
Huawei and Apple struggle, while Samsung extends smartphone lead
Demand for smartphones has slowed down dramatically – Apple is struggling to shift iPhones, while the US ban has affected Huawei
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July 30, 2019
30
Jul'19
UK government announces new online safety body
The UK Council for Internet Safety has an expanded scope to tackle digital abuse and will inform future policy development
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July 30, 2019
30
Jul'19
London Stock Exchange eyes £22bn acquisition of Refinitiv to expand data capabilities
The London Stock Exchange is looking at a huge tech acquisition to provide customers access to a wealth of data services built using the latest technologies
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July 29, 2019
29
Jul'19
ODI investigates use of private sector data by cities
The Open Data Institute is seeking to find out whether cities have the levels of access needed to access data collected by private sector organisations
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July 29, 2019
29
Jul'19
TSB takes another £36m hit related to botched IT migration
TSB has been stung for another £36m in costs related to its botched IT migration last year, but managed a profit in its latest six monthly results
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July 25, 2019
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Jul'19
Crown Commercial Service to replace Crown Marketplace
The Cabinet Office’s executive agency tweaks its modernisation strategy to boost government procurement efficiency and advances its own technology agenda
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
Santander brings global digital services under one roof
Spanish banking giant Santander Group is creating a global digital unit as part of its transformation plans
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July 24, 2019
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Jul'19
US Department of Justice launches antitrust probe into dominance of online platform providers
The US Department of Justice has called for an antitrust investigation into how “market-leading” online platform operators in the search, social media and retail space operate
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
AI to advance Swedish military systems
Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
HPE reiterates focus on edge computing
Enterprise technology bigwig HPE is trumpeting its ability to help companies better manage edge workloads, claiming that its purchase of Aruba has been its most successful acquisition
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July 23, 2019
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Jul'19
UK government to boost AI and data use in preventive healthcare
A programme led by Public Health England and NHSX will aim to usher in a “new era of evidence-based self-care", with patients increasingly expected to allow access to their personal data
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Home Office hands EE additional £220m for ESN
Home Office quietly announces a major extension to the ESN project, pumping over £200m of additional taxpayer money into its contract with EE
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
IT infrastructure and cyber security ‘critical’ for Student Loans Company future
Upgrades to key systems and cyber defence capability will be required so the non-departmental public body can continue to perform key functions, according to a major review
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July 22, 2019
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Jul'19
HMRC makes cloud and data progress
HMRC has shifted half of its systems to virtualised servers, and is nearing completion of a major core system roll out and boosting data capability to support its digital ambitions
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July 22, 2019
22
Jul'19
How AntWorks is addressing the pitfalls of RPA
The Singapore-based startup hopes to lower the cost of deploying and maintaining robotic process automation technology with a platform that combines machine learning and data processing capabilities
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July 19, 2019
19
Jul'19
Worries over impact of foreign talent on Australia’s tech jobs put to rest
Local tech industry welcomes a new report from the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia which found that migrants have not had a negative impact on wages or participation rates of Aussie workers
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July 18, 2019
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Jul'19
Verify deemed ‘unachievable’ by major government projects review
Issues around the digital identity project and a major compliance project led by the Ministry of Justice are impossible to solve, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority
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July 18, 2019
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Jul'19
Welsh council aims to cut back-office processing costs by 95% through automation
A council in South Wales is expecting to reduce the cost of human resources business processes by up to 95% through robotic process automation
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
NHS still has thousands of PCs running Windows XP
NHS computers are still being upgraded three years after the WannaCry ransomware attack to the health system, raising concerns over cyber security
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
Conditions ‘not quite there’ for government chief data officer
The long-awaited appointment for government’s chief data officer requires a perception in departments that data is actually valuable, government officials said
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
Government must ‘stop choosing ignorance’ around data
In a letter to digital secretary Jeremy Wright, civil society groups warn that a number of shortcomings must be addressed to enable the government to reap data-related benefits
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
UK launches 5G security inquiry
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy is to probe the UK government’s approach to telecoms technology as a national security issue
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
SD-WAN in play: How software-defined solves core business challenges
For foodservice business HMSHost International and chemical products firm Element Solutions, both customers of networking supplier Aryaka, software-defined wide area networking technology is proving its mettle when it comes to solving core business ...
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Home Office boosts tools to tackle online child abuse
New systems will be introduced to speed up investigations and limit the number of distressing images viewed by law enforcement officers
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
NHS makes health information available through Alexa
The collaboration between the government and Amazon follows a push from the centre to add voice to services
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
Draft finance bill dims hopes of private sector reprieve on April 2020 roll-out of IR35 reforms
Publication of the draft IR35 private sector reform legislation dims hopes the government might announce a delay to rolling out the changes in April 2020
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
Zopa gets in-house tech ready for 2019 bank launch
Peer-to-peer lender tests out banking platforms in anticipation of launching products in the UK before the end of this year
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
Crown Commercial Service launches ICT framework for education
The deal aims to help education sector bodies procure technology products and services, with SME participation becoming more prominent
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
Government Digital Service relevance is fading, says Commons Committee
According to a report, GDS is losing authority and the ability to deliver digital change, and calls for its purpose to be renewed, along with the appointment of digital champions
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
UK government publishes guidance for national data strategy
The ongoing call from the government for evidence will be followed by a full consultation in the autumn with a view to publish the final data strategy plan in 2020
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
How ASEAN firms are turning data into critical assets
From enabling consumers to track their energy consumption to improving business operations, businesses in ASEAN are starting to put their data to good use
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
CIO interview: Craig Donald, CIO, The Football Association
Although self-confessed as ‘not the most passionate football fan’, the FA’s IT chief is helping to transform administration of the sport through technology
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
Post Office fixes technical problem causing accounting errors in Horizon
Problem revealed during High Court trial left subpostmaster with £18,000 surplus after IT system failed to register full amount of cash scanned in
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
Deutsche Bank cuts jobs but increases tech spend
Deutsche Bank is making swingeing cuts to its workforce over the next two and a half years and has pinned its hopes on the latest technology to make it possible.
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July 08, 2019
08
Jul'19
Former NHSI chief moves on to government automation taskforce
Ian Dalton, former NHSI chief, has taken up the lead position for driving automation through government in a bid to improve public services
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July 08, 2019
08
Jul'19
Eventful second Post Office Horizon trial ends
The latest High Court trial in the long-running dispute between the Post Office and subpostmasters has concluded, with part three set for March 2020
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July 08, 2019
08
Jul'19
Robotics technology needs to go beyond automation
A global robotics expert at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics says next-generation robots will need to keep humans in the loop to tackle immediate social problems
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July 05, 2019
05
Jul'19
NHSX announces key senior appointments
NHS England chief clinical information officer Simon Eccles will take over as deputy chief executive of NHSX, while technology advisor Hadley Beeman will step in as acting chief technology officer of the new unit
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July 05, 2019
05
Jul'19
Met Police use of facial recognition could be unlawful, finds report
The first independent report into use of facial recognition technology by the police found a number of shortcomings around trials that would not withstand legal scrutiny
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
Longer-term tech investment must support policing reform
Investment in technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence should be introduced to tackle compromises to public safety levels, says report